Flutter By Wednesday #60

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Flutter By Wednesday #60

6:32 AM | Posted by Chris Olsen, Glowbug | | Edit Post

Good Morning! I can't believe today is Wednesday and it is already June. Where does the time go!!! My oldest baby turns 10 this month. It seems like just yesterday I was pacing the floor with a colicky baby and now she is going to be 10!!! Wow! My mother in law is telling everyone that she is 10 now. I keep telling her, not yet...I am holding on to every moment. Pretty sad huh!!

Well since it is Wednesday, that means it is Flutter By Wednesday! Woohoo!!! This week's challenge is a fun one. Why you say? Aren't they all fun? Yes, but this week your creativity is the limit because it is OPEN! That means all you have to do is create a card or project with a butterfly or fairy on it and you are good to go. Easy peasy!! So what are you waiting for....join the fun! If you do, please just leave a direct link here. If you upload to SC or PCP please use the keyword FBW.

This week's guest designer is one who I follow regularly and thoroughly enjoy!!! She always does fab work with her over the top creations and her creation for today's challenge is no exception. She is a designer for not one but several companies. Drumrolls please.....And the designer is none other than Cindy Haffner!!!! Be sure to pop on over to her blog and leave her some love. You will be amazed at all her lovely colors, layouts, and details!!

This weeks featured designer from the Flutter By Wednesday team is someone I know real well or atleast I think I do. She thinks she has some talent, is gentle hearted and tries to share her love with others....shh don't tell her the truth. Oh yeah, .....this weeks featured designer is....ME! Tee hee! Thanks for this honor Danni! Here
is my creation:

I often do so many cards or projects for design teams and just don't have enough time to even stamp with some of my favorites!!! This stamp is from The Whiff of Joy Spring collection! I used my watercolors to color her. The layout is from an old sketch challenge at Creative Inspirations . I wanted to use some of the in colors that are retiring this month as well. (Don't worry I will continue to use them even after they retire because I hoarded some of the dp and cs!!!! Tee hee!) The dp is from My Minds Bohemia collection and SU- Walk in the park. The cs is SU Baha Breeze and Bazzill Bitter Chocolate.

Thanks for stopping by today!! I so enjoy your visits and comments! You are all my inspiration!!! For more inspiration for today's Flutter By Challenge, you won't want to miss popping on over to my uber talented dt sisters: Ann, Cassie, Cathy, Christine, Danni, Harriet, Heather, Jodi, Kim, Kimmie, Lelia, Michelle, Nancy, Nicola, and Stef. After being away from the team for a while Kimmie is returning. Her Birthday was also yesterday....Happy belated Birthday and welcome back! Can't wait to see your creations!!! If you have a minute please pop on over to her blog and wish her a warm welcome back and belated Happy Birthday!!

Thanks again to all who stopped by today.....You are so appreciated! Tomorrow I will be back with the Divine Diva Inspiration Challenge!!!! I hope you all have some time today to do some creating.....maybe even for this Flutter By Wednesday Challenge. All you need is a fairy or a butterfly.....Have a great day!!!

34 comments:

Ann Kranitz said...: Chris, this is terrific and I love all the shine on the card. Great card this week.; June 3, 2009 at 8:13 AM
Nancy said...: Chris, I always adore your creations! Congratulations on being the featured design team member this week!! I love the stitching you do on your cards...always makes me want to bust out the sewing machine!! Awesome job!; June 3, 2009 at 9:06 AM
Stef H said...: This is beautiful. Everything about it is beautiful. A big birthday wish to your "little one".

Hugs,; June 3, 2009 at 9:20 AM
Anonymous said...: WOWZER!! Chris, this is just gorgeous hun!! I love how you always put your own spin on the images!! This is lovely!! ;); June 3, 2009 at 9:59 AM
Nicola said...: Ouch says I lifting my chin off the floor ! This is one stunning creation Chris, your attention to detail is always superb sweetie. I adore your image and your colouring is gorgeous, those papers are so delish as are your beautiful accents. Congratulations being our feautured stamper this week, you sure have rocked this challenge.
Thank you so much for your awesome card which arrived today, this will be treasured forever and is indeed a masterpiece.
Hugs,
Nicola -x-; June 3, 2009 at 10:04 AM
Tina said...: Gorgeous girlie! Love this.; June 3, 2009 at 10:07 AM
Cindy Haffner said...: Chris congrats on being featured designer. I love your card, i love everything you do. Rock on!!!; June 3, 2009 at 10:10 AM
Jacquel said...: Wow! Beautiful card Chris....I love that image you used & you colored it so well!!

I'm about to make my Color Throwdown card so I'll see if I can incorporate a butterfly LOL! Awesome work as always and tsmfs!!!; June 3, 2009 at 10:11 AM
jdmommy - Anne Harmon said...: I just love what you have done with this sweet image, Chris! I love the butterflies, ribbons, buttons.......but especially the RED!LOL! HB to your DD!; June 3, 2009 at 10:36 AM
Lorelie Kim said...: Beautiful as always, Chris! Your stitch work is alway FAB!!; June 3, 2009 at 10:43 AM
Maria said...: Congratulations on being the featured designer Chris!! Your card is so pretty! I love all the details! everything about your card is beautiful. I love what you did with the buttons and ribbons.

I'm the same way. . .a lot of time I don't have a chance to ink up my other stamps because I usually make a card for DT stuff. I want to fit in a few other images. . that's my goal for the summer.

Maria; June 3, 2009 at 10:59 AM
Marcea said...: Gorgeous card hun, love all the sweet detail and sparkle. Fabulous embossing too!
-x-; June 3, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Cheryl said...: OMG gorgeous.....such beautiful colours and details,it has that shabby chic feel!!!
xx; June 3, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Amy Sheffer said...: Gorgeous, Chris!!; June 3, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Michelle said...: Well I was right, you created another card that took my breath away - absolutely gorgeous, Chris!! I just got that stamp from WOJ on Monday and haven't even taken her out of the package yet...will be doing that soon for sure! Your layout is beautiful and I love all the little touches you add - flowers, buttons, ribbon, embossing, punches, pearls - girl you are the queen of embellishing!! LOVE your card! CONGRATS on being the featured team designer - you are so very talented!!; June 3, 2009 at 11:56 AM
Anonymous said...: congratulations on being the featured designer, your card is so pretty. gorgeous papers and a beautifully coloured image.. xxx; June 3, 2009 at 12:17 PM
Kim Dellow said...: Such a gorgeous card, I love the ribbons and fabby stitching. Kim; June 3, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Harriet Skelly said...: Wow Chris - this is absolutely stunning! There are so many details that make this an awesome card - I just keep staring at it! Congrats on being featured stamper this week - along with the guest designer Cindy - between you, Cindy and Danni's creations, FBW rocks today!!!; June 3, 2009 at 1:05 PM
Heather Schlatter said...: Chris you have the knack that is for sure you just have such a way with your techniques and your sewing and layouts they are all so unique and so gorgeous every single creation you make is perfection!!!

I love seeing your creations and I so so so love the comments you leave me!!! You always make me smile and some days I really need that!!!

Your creation for featured stamper this week is totally totally rocking wonderful and I love the textures and the nesties and the flowers you added!!!

Heather; June 3, 2009 at 1:49 PM
Chris said...: Gorgeous work - as per usual! :) You are really so encouraging and inviting -- I've started joining in on some of these challenges and enjoy them! Thanks for the inspiration (not only in your work but in your spirit too!); June 3, 2009 at 2:02 PM
Cathy said...: Chris,
This is so beautiful!! I love everything about it!! It's fabulous!!

Hugs, Cathy; June 3, 2009 at 2:32 PM
Lelia Pierce said...: Holy moly, Chris!!! This is beautiful! I love all your details...the stitching is to die for! I'm always blown away!

Hugs,
Lelia; June 3, 2009 at 2:47 PM
Christine said...: Beautiful card! Your coloring is beautiful and the DP fits so perfectly!

Blessings,
Christine; June 3, 2009 at 3:13 PM
Jodi said...: Wowzers! You never cease to amaze me with your cards!! Just awesome!! Great job on this one and I love your coloring too.
Hugs
Jodi =); June 3, 2009 at 4:42 PM
Angella D. Crockett said...: Wow, Chris! I LOVE this card! totally fantastic!!!; June 3, 2009 at 5:56 PM
bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gault said...: Just adorable, Chris! Love the image colors and of course the butterfly!; June 3, 2009 at 7:33 PM
coldwaters2 said...: Chris this is one awesome card no wonder you are in demand for your work it is truly creative and inspirational. The image, colours and design are all so perfect I could look at this forever.

Hugs
Lorraine x; June 3, 2009 at 7:33 PM
Danni said...: You already know I love your card but I had to tell you again how gorgeous it is!! Wonderful, wonderful job and I'm so glad you are on my team. You are amazing!; June 3, 2009 at 8:58 PM
craftimamma said...: Hi Chris, I've just enjoyed a lovely visit to your blog. You have some wonderful card creations and I love your use of colour.

Thanks you so much for your kind comment on my blog too and I will be back.

Lesley Xx; June 4, 2009 at 4:10 AM
Silli said...: hello Chris, your card is sooo sweet. I love the colors and the cute image... Have a wonderful day! Hugs and smiles!; June 4, 2009 at 6:12 AM
Elena said...: This card is gorgeous! I really love the colors and cute little girl! Butterflies are so pretty! Love the sewing on your card too!; June 4, 2009 at 7:06 AM
Danielle said...: This is definitely a favourite for me Chris - the image is so stunning with those butterflies fluttering around beside her! Love it!
Hugs, Danielle; June 4, 2009 at 8:38 AM
Shirley said...: How very pretty and so sweet too! Great detail as always!; June 4, 2009 at 2:29 PM
Lovely Linda said...: I love your card....such a lovely challenge...here is my card!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1373613?cat=500&ppuser=179849

Thanks for the oportunity to play - this is my third attempt to link to your blog - so will keep it short!!! Thanks for your lovely comments on my blog! God bless you!; June 8, 2009 at 9:04 AM